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Philco 1935 66B - larryb8415 - 11-17-2024
Hello, I'm VERY new to this, I'm glad I found a community that can help (if anyone can).
I have a 1935 66B that belonged to my Grandfather or perhaps my Great Grandmother.
It needs a lot of TLC, but it seems to work. (Yes, I plugged it in before I knew I shouldn't, luckily I dodged a bullet.)
The dial light still lights and sound came out of the speaker.
A long time ago I used to work on basic electronics, so I'm going to give it a go and see if I can restore it.
The first thing I want to do is take the chassis out of the box to give it a good cleaning. Is there a right way (or a wrong way) to take it apart?
VR
Larry
RE: Philco 1935 66B - GarySP - 11-17-2024
Welcome to the Phorum, Larry! You've come to the right place for help with your radio! For starters, there is a schematic and parts list with data in our library.
https://philcoradio.com/library/index.php/service-info/philco-wiring-diagrams-vol-1/
Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary
RE: Philco 1935 66B - morzh - 11-17-2024
There is a lot of good info on 66, and also lots of it on 60, which is very close.
Actually, some time this week I will start my own restoration of the model 60MB, from the previous year (1934) I bought at Kutztown from Wilbur last May, which uses the same case.
So, we could compare notes.
Also, there is my thread of 66S from 1935, from a few years ago.
https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=10110&highlight=66
Many other folks worked with 66 and placed their threads here.
RE: Philco 1935 66B - Arran - 11-18-2024
From what I have heard looks are somewhat deceiving, whilst the model 60MB (M stands for modern as opposed to the 60B without the M which is a cathedral model) and the 66B cabinets appear to be the same they are not quite. The 60MB has a mahogany like veneer on the front panel, and also does on the top and sides, however Philco cut corners on the 66B by using cheaper veneer on the sides and by using a dark shading lacquer over it like they did on many of their tombstone cabinets.
Regards
Arran
RE: Philco 1935 66B - Radioroslyn - 11-18-2024
The model 60 vs 66 may look the same from the top and fitment the same but underneath it's a different animal.
https://philcoradio.com/library/download/service%20info/service%20bulletins/Philco%20Service%20Bulletin%20197.pdf
Back when it was new you could hear the goings on over in Europe in those troubled times not so much w/the 60.